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Ever have a poundage gainer
Eric Krewson:
Good to know I am not alone, both of the bows that gained poundage were made from that wonderful dense, heavy, rock hard osage we come across every now and then.
I have bene mulling over a poundage drop on my #1 bow, I don't like having a great bow being rendered useless so I guess the excess poundage has to come off.
NonBacked:
Interesting thread. The idea of loosing moisture content is probably the best conclusion.
Of all the bows that gained weight, were any of them heat treated?
bassman211:
All of mine were, and checked with a moisture meter at 9 to 11% before tillering, and hickory near 6 %. Stored in the house at 71 degree temp year round.
George Tsoukalas:
I am with you bassman. Bought my moisture meter many years ago. Use it always.
In NH, our winters are very dry and our summers are very humid. Seems like the opposite problem here than experienced above by some though I keep my active bow in AC which removes moisture.
Jawge
bradsmith2010:
maybe it cant be explained,, wouldnt that be cool,,, :)
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